Women Worth Knowing

Caroline Gates (1866-1947): Today we have a “mother-daughter” podcast, as very special guest Debbie Alnutt returns! She joins Jasmine to share a story about the work of the Holy Spirit in the midst of profound trials and suffering as experienced by Caroline Gates, a missionary to China who miraculously survived the Chinese Boxer Rebellion of 1900 along with fellow missionaries Archibald and Flora...

More Women in Medicine: There are just so many notable Christian women in medicine, we didn’t want to leave anyone out! So join us today for some more remarkable stories!

Edith Mary Brown (1864-1956) Join us today for the story of Edith Mary Brown, English doctor and educator who founded a Christian medical college in India, where she served for over 50 years.

Pauline Hamilton (1915-1988)-Today we continue our two part series on the gripping and colorful life of Dr. Pauline Hamilton, American missionary doctor to China. In this episode we look at Pauline’s Ministry work in Taiwan and Mainland China.

Pauline Hamilton (1915-1988)-Today we begin a two part series on the gripping and colorful life of Dr. Pauline Hamilton, American missionary doctor to China. In this episode we look at the radical testimony of Pauline’s conversion from a proud, rebellious young woman to a passionate follower of Jesus Christ. You will love this one!!

Katharine Bushnell (1856-1946): We continue today with the multifaceted life and ministry of Katharine Bushnell! Not only was Katharine a medical missionary and advocate for temperance, she even ventured into theological writing, particularly concerning the biblical role of women in the life of the church. Katharine’s diverse career certainly makes her a woman worth knowing! Oh Thou Woman That Bri...

Katharine Bushnell (1856-1946): In today’s episode, we begin the story of a remarkable woman who was not only a doctor, but an author, missionary and activist! Her name was Katharine Bushnell. Katharine grew up in the Methodist Church and developed a strong walk with the Lord as she went to medical school and eventually to China as a missionary doctor. Although her ministry in China was cut short,...

Kris Repp: In this episode, we continue with the story of our friend, Kris Repp, a remarkable woman who has brought her nursing gifts and love for Jesus all over the world! Join us for more stories of God’s faithfulness, as well as wisdom and insights from a life surrendered to the Lord! 

Today we have the joy of bringing you another modern day woman worth knowing, Kris Repp! In this first part of Kris’s story, we will hear about her journey into a relationship with Jesus and how He began to use her as a medical missionary. You won’t want to miss this fascinating story!  

Cheryl is back in studio with our friend, Kelly Arroyo, who has been serving the Lord as a nurse for many years. In today’s episode, we will hear about the fascinating ways that the Lord has been using Kelly both at home and abroad!

Kelly is a friend who's part of our church. She's been a nurse for 25 years and had lots of adventures in ministering with Samaritan's Purse. Today she tells us her story!

Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915) & Keiko Okami (1859-1941): Today we will be finishing the wonderful story of Susan La Flesche, the first Native American doctor, and then share the “bonus” story of Keiko Okami, one of the first Japanese woman doctors! Both women loved and served Jesus in the midst of difficulties and oppression among their own people. While Susan fought for alcohol prohibi...

Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915): Join us today for Part One of the story of Susan La Flesche, the first Native American doctor! In this episode, we will learn about Susan’s fascinating background as the daughter of an Omaha tribal chief, her calling to become a doctor to her people, and her journey to get there! Susan La Flesche Picotte, M.D.: Omaha Indian Leader and Reformer by Benson Tong A...

Louise Celia Fleming (1862-1899) & Mary Eliza Mahoney (1845-1926): In connection with last week’s look at the first African American woman doctors, today we will be talking about the first African American woman missionary doctor, as well as the first African American nurse! Woven throughout all these remarkable lives, we find a common thread of kindness and courage in the face of impossible o...

Rebecca Cole (1846-1922) & Rebecca Lee Crumpler (1831-1895): As we have seen, God empowered many trailblazing women in medicine to overcome insurmountable opposition as a result of their sex. Yet what about women who also had to overcome racial bias? Today we will be looking at two remarkable ladies--a Quaker and a Baptist--who became the first African American woman doctors in spite of enormo...

Helen Roseveare (1925-2016): In our final episode on the powerful story of Helen Roseveare, we continue to discuss the incredible hardship and suffering she faced in the midst of the Congo’s chaotic sociopolitical atmosphere of the 1960s. As corrupt leaders raised up child soldiers to purge the country of white people, Helen and several other missionary women and children were taken hostage, assau...

Helen Roseveare (1925-2016): We continue today with the fascinating story of Helen Roseveare! We pick up with Helen’s call to the mission field, as the Lord leads her to join C.T. Studd’s World Evangelization Crusade ministry in the Belgian Congo after spending time with missionary Edith Moules. Join us as we share about Helen’s missionary training, her rigorous early years as a doctor in the Cong...

Helen Roseveare (1925-2016): Today we begin a three-part series on the incredible story of Helen Roseveare, medical missionary and evangelist to the Congo. In today’s episode, we will look at Helen’s early life, including her upbringing in a distinguished English family, her difficult experiences and hardships as a teenager during World War II, and the moment she met Jesus as a medical student at...

Edith Moules (1900-1949): In today’s episode, we will be introduced to a British nurse named Edith Moules, who served as a medical missionary in the Congo and witnessed a remarkable revival among the outcast leper communities in Africa. Yet that was not what she originally wanted to do! Join us as we walk with Edith through her journey of surrender to the Lord’s plans for her life, and the beautif...

Women in Medicine: Today we will be looking at not one, not two, not three...but SIX godly women who God used in remarkable ways in the medical field, both at home and abroad! We will be talking about women from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences--pioneer missionary doctors, the first Chinese woman doctor, and even the founder of modern hospice care! These are all definitely women worth k...

Ida Scudder (1870-1960): Today we continue with the fascinating story of Ida Scudder, the reluctant medical missionary who became a pioneer in providing medical care to the women of India. “Dr. Ida” and her groundbreaking work inspired a generation of women after her who would bring the Gospel to India through their medical service. You won’t want to miss this story! Dr. Ida by Dorothy Clarke Wils...

Ida Scudder (1870-1960): Ida Scudder came from a family of medical missionaries in India--but she wanted nothing to do with that life! Ida’s dream was to live in America, get married and live a comfortable life far away from the deprivation she had witnessed as a missionary kid. Yet the Lord had other plans for Ida, and used a stunning turn of events to change her heart. Join us today as we talk a...

Edith Cavell (1865-1915): As we continue our journey through women in medicine, we come to the fascinating story of Edith Cavell, a British nurse who pioneered nursing in Belgium on the eve of World War I. Known for her kindness and compassion, Edith risked all to help wounded British soldiers escape from the Germans during the war. Not only did her courage inspired the English nation, but her sac...

 Florence Nightingale (1820-1910): We continue today with Part Two of the story of Florence Nightingale, the “Lady with the Lamp” whose medical work among the British troops in the Crimean War made her famous in England and opened doors for her to become the founder of modern nursing. You won’t want to miss this one! Florence Nightingale by Anna Revell

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910): The name Florence Nightingale is practically synonymous with nursing...yet how did this privileged, well-to-do English woman become a pioneer in what was at the time considered a disreputable and ignominious occupation? Simply because she felt called by God to help people! Join us today for Part One of a two-part series on this fascinating woman whose gifts in mat...